HF3283

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allow establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses in Minnesota to prohibit off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms on their premises.

Main Provisions

• Establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses can now create a policy to ban off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms within their premises.
• This bill amends existing law to specify how establishments can enforce such a ban. It includes provisions for how to communicate the ban, either by prominent signage or direct communication.
• Current rules regarding the posting of trespassing notices related to firearm bans are expanded to include off-duty officers under specific circumstances.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Existing Minnesota law prohibits private establishments from restricting firearms entirely in their parking areas and does not generally allow banning on-duty officers.
• The amendment creates a new category by specifying that while establishments cannot generally prohibit firearms possessed by peace officers, they can make an exception for off-duty officers if they have an on-sale liquor license.
• It clarifies conditions under which off-duty peace officers may be denied entry or required to follow the establishment's firearm policies.

Relevant Terms

• Public Safety
• On-sale intoxicating liquor license
• Carry of firearms
• Off-duty peace officer
• Private establishment
• Trespass notice
• Firearm possession restrictions